Writer
Hugh Wilson
Born August 21, 1943 in Miami, Florida, USA
Died January 14, 201810 films
Hugh Wilson (August 21, 1943 - January 14, 2018) was an American director, writer and actor. He was best known as the creator and executive producer of the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and Frank's Place.
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Hugh was a distinguished alumnus from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was a guest professor of Media Studies at the University of Virginia.
The character of Bailey Quarters on WKRP was based on Wilson's wife.
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10 films- 1999Dudley Do-RightWriter
- 1999Blast from the PastScreenplay
- 1996Down PeriscopeScreenplay
- 1994Guarding TessScreenplay
- 1987BurglarWriter
- 1985Rustlers' RhapsodyWriter
- 1984Police AcademyScreenplay
- 1983Stroker AceScreenplay
- 1977The Chopped Liver BrothersWriter
- 1972The Bagel ReportWriter